Jen arrived back at work rushing into the office…Hayley instantly knew something was wrong …excusing herself to some Art buyers she followed Jen..
As she opened the door Jen was trying to control her emotions…
Jen? What happened? She asked very concerned at the state of her friend..
Jen just shook her head wiping her tears..
Awwwwe babe…C'mon tell me" Hayley said as she hugged Jen tightly….What's the matter?
Its….Jen sobbed…its….Tilly…..Hayley she hates me..
Shhh shhh…C'mon she doesn't hate you…shhh don't cry…Hayley pleaded as she stroked Jens hair…What happened..
Jen took a deep breath as she took so tissue tissues to wipe her nose and eyes….You don't get it…You didn't see her H….
She was a mess….Jen said still sobbing…
Jen took a few moments to calm herself down before she explained what had gone on…..
H…..she was so drunk when I got there…I tried to stop her drinking but she wouldn't have it….She made a pass at me…Jen sighed…
Oh? Hayley was surprised…And that's a bad thing ?..right?
Jen nodded….She kissed me….and as much as it felt amazing…As much as I wanted to …Jen shook her head. Her tears returning in her eyes….
I couldn't. .I couldn't take advantage of her…I tried to tell her it was a bad idea…But she wasn't listening. She tried to seduce me…she started kissing me again and unbuttoning my shirt…
When I pulled her away she flipped out ….Oh god H….you should of see her. She was so mad at me…
She was shouting at me. Telling me she hates me and she wishes she never met me…Saying things like I only wanted her back then when I wasn't allowed….like I got off on her being younger and my student…
Jen by now was in floods of tears again..Hayley done her best to console her…Jen im sure she didn't mean it babe…She's hurting…C'mon Little Tills doesn't have a mean bone in her body. You know that"?
Jen shook her head…No..H…she meant it…She really resents me for coming back into her life…
And the worst thing is….She's all alone now armed with a bottle of vodka…She is dangerously drunk and im afraid she might do something stupid….
Aww..Babe….Hayley tutted….Tilly maybe drunk but she isn't a fool….she's more likely to pass out and sleep till morning…
Jen cried into her friends arms….What do I do? She sobbed..
Hayley kissed her head..Theres nothing you can so Jen…you just need to leave her today…
But she's upset. And alone" .Jen worried..
Yeah and by the sounds of it that's just how she wants to be….Hayley explained…Look lets go home yeah?
I'll text Tilly to see if she's ok….we can grab a bottle of wine and watch some shit TV….yeah?
Jen nodded. Thanks H…..
Hayley winked at her ….And headed back to the Gallery to tell the other workers that her and Jen were leaving…
She sent Tilly a quick text…
Hey Tilly Red..
I know you want to be left alone…
Just tell me your ok? Please..
Love ya. Hayley xx
As Jen and Hayley arrive home Jen slumps on the sofa exhausted…She eyes black from her running mascara…
Go grab a bath babe. Ill order us a take away…Hayley smiled..
Jen agreed and disappeared into her room ..leaving Hayley to order some food. As she pulled her phone out her bag it beeped…
Bad day…I k.
Was Tillys reply…Hayley frowned…Poor Tills " thought…At least she was co-hearant enough to be able to reply..
Get some sleep babe..
Plenty of water ok? Hayley xe
Tillys reply was quick..
YuP…
Hayley ordered in Thai and the pair of them relaxed on the sofa…watching TV …Jen was quiet but Hayley left her alone. She didn't push her to talk. If Jen wanted to then she would be right there for her…
It was coming up to 10pm..Jen's mind was in over drive…I need to get out of here ..she told Hayley..as she got up off the sofa..
What? Where? Hayley asked looking at the time..
Jen shrugged. I don't know I just need some air….
Ok I'll come…Hayley smiled..
No….I….Jen sighed. I just want to be on my own….Do you mind?
Hayley held her hands up….Up to you…
Jen set off down the street. All she could think about were the things Tilly had said. The seriousness in her tone. The anger in her eyes…
Jen crossed the road and into a near bar pub….
Ordering a brandy she sat looking down at her glass….Tilly wasn't the only one drowned her sorrows…
An hour later and a few to many brandy's…Jen hears a familiar voice..
Hey Jen? Long time so see…..
Tilly woke on the sofa in her clothes damp from where she had been sick…Still holding the vodka bottle….she hide her eyes from the sun…
Ohhhhhhhh…she grumbled…Her head full of the effects of her night…She looked in the mirror and didn't like what she saw…
Get a grip Evans she said to herself…As she splashed water on her face and brushed her teeth the feeling of dread washed over her..
Oh nooooooooooooooooo….The incident with Jen hit her like a fast train….
As Tilly showered and changed more and more of their conversation came back to her….
Her phone rang…it was Zoe..
Hey Tills? How are you?
Tilly: I feel like crap…
Zoe: ouch…..So you wanna go for breakfast?
Tilly: I cant Zo…I need to see Jen….I really embarrassed myself last night….
Zoe: Oh no…What did you do…Zoe laughed..
Tilly: Honestly im not to sure…I cant remember much. But what I can isn't pretty….I defiantly remembered I made a pass at her…Im pretty sure I insulted her ….Infact I know I did…I just cant remember how badly…
Zoe: Oh god tills you are in a mess
Tilly. .Yup so I need to see her…I can call you after though?
Tilly and Zoe agreed to meet up in the afternoon….Tilly headed over to Jens she wasn't sure what kinda reception she was going to get but knew she had to apologise….
Jen woke up…she too felt awful….
Morning….The female led next to her smile….
Oh …uh..morning…Jen frowned….
Look Jen I appreciate you letting me stay last night…The women said…God knows how I would have got home if I hadn't bumped into you….
Jen nodded ….Look Jo I don't mean to sound rude or anything but you are gonna have to get going….I didn't tell my room mate I was having guest and well…Its kind of a house rule if you get my meaning….
Jo…laughed ..its cool Jen….I know where I aint wanted….Mind if I grab a shower quick?
Yeah as long as your quick….Jen warned..
Jen got up to make Coffee…..she rubbed her forehead….All she could think about was yesterday …She wondered how Tilly was this morning…
That wonder didn't last long when there was a knock at the door….
Jen rolled her eyes…Bets it's the postman asking for her to take more parcels in for next door….
As Jen flung the door open her jaw dropped…
Uh…Tilly..She gasped…
Hi…So im thinking im probably the last person you expected to see? Tilly said biting her lip….
Uh….Jen was panicking….she kept looking behind her hoping her guest wouldn't show her face….
Jen I was wondering if we can talk?
Um…Tilly…I….
Please….Tilly begged as she walked just inside the door….I'll even make the Coffee…..
Tilly walked into the kitchen….Look Jen about last night…Im so sorry….I was a complete idiot…Those things I said? …They were uncalled for….And I promise you…I promise you I didn't mean any of it…"
Tilly…Please…Its ok…really…it is…Jen said trying to reassure her…Why don't we go for Coffee somewhere…?
No…I really need to say this and I kinda want to do it privately…Tilly said nervously…Jen…I know I was a complete bitch yesterday…And although it was a bad day for me its no excuse….
Tilly walked over closer to Jen….she could smell her perfume….Jen….Tilly whispered…Im sorry for everything…everything except…Well…..When I kissed you….It felt right…It felt …
Jen couldn't believe after all this waiting Tilly was finally making a decision and the whole time this poor girl is opening her heart to Jen….once again…All Jen could think of was getting her out the way…
Tilly look…I don't think we should talk now….Jen was panicking…Why don't I come to yours….Later…
Tilly shook her head…I'd much rather we do it now…If I recall. .we use to enjoy making up…she giggled….
Oh god…Jen thought…
Jen…can I st….
Jen you got a hairdryer? The mystery women asked…
Jen and Tillys jaw dropped at the same time….Tilly's eyes instantly filled with tears…..
Jen looked at Tilly with horror written all over her face…Tilly…..She swallowed…
Tilly shook her head. Her eyes glued to the women stood in a towel…..
I have to go….She muttered…backing towards the door…
No Tilly…Jen gasped…Tilly…please…
Tilly opened the door and ran out of it….
Tilly…..Tilly please it isn't what it looks like…Tilly come back…Jen begged ….
As Tilly made her way to the door Hayley was coming in….WOooooah…hold up where's the fire.? She asked grabbing Tilly….Tilly was crying as she pushed her way past Hayley….I got to go….sorry..
Hayley was confused and headed up the stairs to see what had happened…
Jen Whats happened? I just saw Tills running out of here…..She asked but cutting herself short when she saw Jen and the mystery women…
What the fucking hell is she doing here? Hayley snapped…
Nice to see you to Hayley..The mystery women said sarcastically…You never said she was your room mate Jen…
Im not her room mate….this is My flat. and I want you out…..Now…Hayley warned…
The women got dressed and left the flat after saying her good byes to Jen…Once Jen and H were alone Hayley let rip….
What the fuck has got into you? She shouted at Jen…Poor Tilly ran out of here like her life depended on it…Did she walk in on you two?
Hold on a minute…Jen moaned what do you mean Whats got into me? I did nothing wrong…
Oh and bring that fuckin Idiot in to my home is a good thing is it? Hayley asked…You know I cant stand her so how dare you….
Oh so because I live with you I have to ask your permission? Jen argued…
No. not at all..Hayley replied…But her Jen?
You know you have done some stupid shit in your time…But to bring her back into our lives? You've seriously lost the plot….Hayley preached…
Jen sat and listened as her best friend accused her of allsorts….Hayley didn't give Jen a chance to explain. She just ranted at her….
Accusing her of not treating Tilly right…Telling her how disrespectful she was to her friends feelings…
As Hayley moaned Jen felt a wave of anger….
You know what H…who I chose to sleep with is none of your damn business…And im sooooooooooooooo sorry that Tilly doesn't want me …and im sooooooooooooooo sorry I haven't chose to cry myself to sleep over it…
Maybe you need to get yourself a life…..Before you meddle in mine….
Jen wasn't waiting around to here Hayley's reply. She slammed her bedroom door behind her…
As she lay on her bed ..tears roll down her eyes…
The truth is…Jen hadn't slept with the women…In fact Jen hated the fact she was even there…
Last night when Jen was having a drink she bumped into Jo…Jo was an old Girlfriend. She met her though Hayley…her and Hayley started Uni together….
Jo wasn't keen on Hayley and Jens friendship…But worse then that …Jo had backstabbed Hayley …They were both up for a scholarship to America . Jo stole Hayley's painting and used it as her own…That securing her the America trip…She had also tried to come between Jen and Hayley…Even accused Hayley of making a pass at her…
In the end Jen had to chose who she was more loyal too…And Hayley won….
Hayley was furious that Jen could be so stupid…
she didn't have much faith in her friend…But the truth was..
Jen and JO ended up drinking till late…and Jo had lost her oyster card which meant she couldn't travel on the subway. Because it was so late there was no way of getting a ticket….she had no where to stay so Jen felt obliged to let her crash at the flat…
Jen Infact bored her most of the night talking about Tilly…Nothing at all had happened between them. But Jen wasn't about to justify herself to Hayley or anyone else…